By Ken Gay
The first complete chronological story of Muswell Hill, illustrated from the author’s personal collection. [Read more…] about A History of Muswell Hill
Local History Books
Hornsey Historical Society is very proud of the number and high quality of the books it has published, many written by our members. We sell a wide range of titles related to the history of our area. They are mostly HHS publications, but also include titles from other publishers. Books include a very popular series of local walks, along with books about different areas, buildings and people.
They are arranged here alphabetically by title, but can also be found with other resources in the local areas and topics sections of the website.
They can either be bought in person at the Old Schoolhouse, or ordered by post. Full details can be found on the how to order page.
A Vision of Middlesex
By Janet Owen and John Hinshelwood
This publication, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Hornsey Historical Society, presents a selection of over one hundred and twenty 19th and early 20th Century photographs from the North Middlesex Photographic Society’s survey and record of Middlesex. [Read more…] about A Vision of Middlesex
Alexandra Palace Theatre
By Marlene McAndrew
Focusing on this fascinating part of Alexandra Palace, currently undergoing major restoration, this booklet is an updated chapter from Marlene McAndrew’s, Lost Theatres of Haringey (2007). [Read more…] about Alexandra Palace Theatre
All Highgate is a Garden – History of Highgate Horticultural Society, 1859-1989
By Elizabeth Cunningham and Frances Rust
Founded in 1859, Highgate Horticultural Society played a major role in the life of Highgate Village. A portrait of Highgate life over a period of 130 years. [Read more…] about All Highgate is a Garden – History of Highgate Horticultural Society, 1859-1989
An Introduction to St Mary’s Hornsey Churchyard
By Joan Schwitzer
The author sets out short biographies of ten notable Victorians and their families and gives the location of their graves in the churchyard. [Read more…] about An Introduction to St Mary’s Hornsey Churchyard
Bounds Green – A History and Walk
By Albert Pinching
This book is about a less well-known, but nevertheless interesting, corner of Haringey, initially a rural hamlet which became a cosmopolitan residential district of Wood Green. [Read more…] about Bounds Green – A History and Walk
Buried in Hornsey – The Graves of St. Mary’s Churchyard
By Joan Schwitzer
This illustrated booklet gives a brief history of St. Mary’s Church and a conducted tour around the churchyard describing the tombs, gravestones and memorials of some of Hornsey’s famous former residents. [Read more…] about Buried in Hornsey – The Graves of St. Mary’s Churchyard
Cinemas of Haringey
By Jeremy Buck
A nostalgic treat for cinema buffs, this 140-page well-illustrated book describes the histories of more than 40 cinema buildings in various parts of Haringey from the early shop conversions, purpose-built cinematographs, through the 1930s picture palaces to today’s modern multiplexes. [Read more…] about Cinemas of Haringey
Civic Pride in Hornsey
By Bridget Cherry
A history and lavishly illustrated description of Hornsey’s prize-winning and Grade II* listed former Town Hall and adjacent 1930s art-deco buildings. [Read more…] about Civic Pride in Hornsey
Crouch End – Four Walks
By Eleri Rowlands and Lesley Ramm
This pocket-sized book replaces our earlier title Crouch End – A Walk. [Read more…] about Crouch End – Four Walks